Latest from Victoria

Melbourne: Myriad marvels
When the sun's out, Melbourne's all about action, says Michael Burgess.

One tasty trio
Auckland's dining scene is about to become a whole lot more exciting with the addition of three new eateries, created and led by hospitality expert Brendan Turner.

Interiors: Learning to maximise space
An Auckland woman used practical tricks for extra space in the smallest room.

Don't miss: Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
If you're heading to Melbourne in early March, have your tastebuds primed.

Soccer: Kiwi fan makes headlines for going the extra mile
Stephen Hitchcock travelled halfway around the world to see his favourite team Crawley Town face Manchester United.

Victoria: Happy Valleys
Nicola Whitham experiences the sweet life in Victoria's green and pleasant North East Valleys.

Aussie hotel staff fed up with Valentine's stains
Valentine's Day is a time for love, but Melbourne hotel workers say they are fed up with cleaning rooms covered in fruits, chocolates and other things.

Racing: Typhoon Tracy storms home for fifth group one
Reigning Horse of the Year Typhoon Tracy has won the first group one race of 2011, making it back-to-back wins in the CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.

Racing: Perfect tactics won the day for Mufhasa
Trainer has reservations before feature but top sprinter proves too powerful.

Warney needs sexy lunch spot for Liz
Shane Warne is looking for somewhere sexy to take Liz Hurley for lunch in Melbourne, and spaghetti on toast won't cut it.

NZers in Oz taking legal action over 'discriminatory' law
Sick and disabled NZers are taking legal action against the Australian Government over what they call a "discriminatory" law denying them medical care and other state support.

Warne prepared for Hurley's visit
Aussie cricket legend Shane Warne is prepared for a visit from his girlfriend Liz Hurley by reportedly buying a new bed and putting up privacy screens.

League: Storm confirm casino deal
Melbourne are expecting a backlash as the latest NRL club to link with a gambling establishment.

Racing: Butt holds whip hand after Stunin Cullen wins
Star driver Anthony Butt has apologised for breaking a whip rule which could have stained New Zealand harness racing's stunning weekend of success in Victoria.

Special help for flood-stricken Kiwis
NZers denied funding after being caught up in the devastating Queensland floods are to be granted a special Govt payout. Many Kiwis had complained of being ineligible for an Australian govt disaster payout due to a 2001 law change.

Fathers directed to keep out of the frame at birth
Fathers hoping to record the birth of their babies will have to rely on photographic memories now video cameras and mobile phones are increasingly being banned from maternity hospitals in the Australian state of Victoria.